:: 12 + 1 = Outdoor Fun ::
Why not take a break?  Abseiling is added to the list of outdoor sports to the rural areas of Minakami in Gunma. For now, backcountry hiking, bungy jumping, canoeing, canyoning, caving, kayaking, mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding, snowmobile driving, and snowshoeing is offered through various outdoor operators.
Minakami, famous for hot spring embedded within a spectacular valley scenery, has proven to be one of the most relaxing getaways for busy people from Tokyo and Osaka. You can reach Minakami in just under 2 hours from either hub, conveniently be driven by bullet train.
Outdoor adventure operations already established but not limited to bungyjapan.com, canyons.jp, evergreen-hakuba.com, ilovecanoe.jp, snowmobiletoursjapan.com, and tokyosnowclub.com are aiming at one goal. The goal of making you return to your desk chilled on a Monday morning. Some even claim that a single weekend in the wilderness, while enjoying one of the 13 more or less strenuous activities, is like returning from a short vacation to Hawaii ... story to be continued inside two major Tokyo-based English magazines during the next four weeks.
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:: Snowshoe Tours ::
Japan Alps Exploration  Experience the beauty and tranquility of Japan's winter wonderland. Enjoy breathtaking panoramic mountain views while touring through pristine native Japanese beech forests and sprawling glaciers. Journey to translucent frozen waterfalls and behold naturally contoured ice statues within hidden caves. Refresh your mind, body & soul with the taste of the crisp mountain air. Professional guides and high quality gear will ensure you a memorable snowshoe experience in Minakami mountains with courses customized to suit each group of adventure seekers. Accommodation packages also available at the newly built Alpine Lodge. Minakami area snowshoe tours are provided by Canyons while the Hakuba area is managed by Evergreen Outdoor Center.
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:: Tokyo Snow Club ::
Free Membership  Members receive full details of upcoming club trips as well as entry into club competitions to win free lift passes and snow gear. Join their mailing list to become a member of Tokyo Snow Club. Giveaway of 5 lift passes for Iwatake ski resort in Hakuba. Answer a simple question for a chance to win a one-day pass. Entry closes midnight, February 18.
Also, 2 crews of fun-loving snow fans from Tokyo and Kansai are descending on Hakuba for two weekends of riding, jumping, carving, and partying. With 47 ski areas, there is more than enough to keep the most demanding boarder and skier happy. Snow Splash is held on February 27 followed by Powder Love on March 6. Also, check out DJ Dante, our favorite deejay, who'll be spinning the turntables.
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